idler pulleys v6

[muzza73]

hi guys ive searched but nojoy ,2000 vx v6 i want to replace the idler pulley and the 2 tensioner pulleys , is it just the idler pulley that is left hand thread ,i cant find a straight answer , cheers

 

[lout]

yes just tensioner pulley is left hand thread
beware the aircon idler is usually coroded onto the mount
50% breaks the mount trying to change pulley
edit to clarify

 

[Lex]

hi guys ive searched but nojoy ,2000 vx v6 i want to replace the idler pulley and the 2 tensioner pulleys , is it just the idler pulley that is left hand thread ,i cant find a straight answer , cheers

There is 1 tensioner pulley (which has the left hand thread) & 2 idler pulleys.
As above, the aircon idler pulley can be a pain, as the bolt is usually corroded onto the mount.

 

[muzza73]

Thanks guys

 

[Juice3]

I must've been lucky because all my pulleys came off easy.